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Medications Flashcards

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Adrenergics (vasoconstrictors)

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Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system causing bronchodilation, vasoconstriction and cardiac stimulation.

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Analgesics/ Anesthetics

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Relieve pain, promote loss of feeling or sensation.

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Antianxiety

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Act by blocking stimulation in the limbic and cortical systems of the brain.

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Anticoagulants

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Inhibit the clotting mechanism of blood; used to keep IV lines and arterial catheters open during diagnostic procedures and to prevent blood clots following heart attack or stroke.

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Antidepressants

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Used to relieve or prevent depression

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Antidiabetics

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Required for patients who have difficulty maintaining proper blood sugar balance.

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Antihistamine

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Relieves the symptoms of allergic reactions

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Anticholinergics (antispasmodic)

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Depress the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce spasms of smooth muscle tissue and decrease contractions, saliva, bronchial mucus and digestive secretions. Used in preparation for surgery and endoscopy to suppress secretions.

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Antiperistaltic

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Slow peristalsis of the G.I. tract, reduce diarrhea

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Bronchodialators

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Dilate smooth muscle, used to treat asthma attacks and some allergic reactions.

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Cathartics

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Stimulate peristalsis, promote defecation.

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Contrast Agents

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Used to enhance the presentation of a structure, organ, etc. during diagnostic imaging.

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Diuretics

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Stimulate the flow of urine.

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Fluids and Electrolytes

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Provide balance of body fluids, electrolytes and nutrients; used to treat and prevent dehydration.

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Glucocorticoids/NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

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Used to treat pain associated with inflammation such as arthritis, vasculitis, broken bones and surgical incisions.

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Hypoglycemics

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Used to control the level of glucose in the blood, primarily as a treatment for diabetes mellitus (type 2).

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Narcotics/Opioids

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Stimulate central nervous system receptors known as opioid receptors, causing a decrease in the perception of pain.

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Sedatives

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Depress and relax the CNS and reduce mental activity. There are multiple classes within the sedative category.

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Tranquilizers

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Reduce anxiety. (Same as antianxiety)

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Vasodilators

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Relax the walls of blood vessels, permitting a greater flow of blood.

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epinephrine (Adrenalin)

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Adrenergics (vasoconstrictors)

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acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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ibuprofen (Advil)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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meperidine (Demerol)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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fentanyl (Sublimaze)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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oxycodone (Percocet)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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28
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morphine

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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29
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codeine

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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30
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lidocaine (Xylocaine)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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31
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dimenhydrinate (Gravol)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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lorazepam (Ativan)

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Antianxiety or Tranquilizer

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midazolam (Versed)

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Antianxiety or Tranquilizer

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diazepam (Valium)

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Antianxiety or Tranquilizer

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heparin

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Anticoagulant

36
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warfarin (Coumadin)

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Anticoagulant

37
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clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix)

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Anticoagulant

38
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acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)

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Anticoagulant

39
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atrovastatin (Lipitor)

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Anticoagulant

40
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fluoxetine (Prozac)

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Antidepressant

41
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duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta)

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Antidepressant

42
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insulin

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Antidiabetic

43
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metformin (Glucophage)

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Antidiabetics

44
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diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Antihistamine

45
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loratadine (Claritin)

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Antihistamine

46
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fexofenadine (Allegra)

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Antihistamine

47
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hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan)

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Anticholinergics (Antispasmodics)

48
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atropine sulfate

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Anticholinergics (Antispasmodics)

49
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loperamide (Imodium)

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Antiperistaltic

50
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albuterol (Ventolin and Proventil)

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Bronchodilators

51
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bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

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Cathartics

52
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Castor oil

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Cathartics

53
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magnesium citrate

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Cathartics

54
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Omnipaque

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Contrast agent

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Optiray

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Contrast agent

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Visipaque

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Contrast agent

57
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Conray

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Contrast agent

58
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Hypaque

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Contrast agent

59
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Gastrografin

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Contrast agent

60
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Telebrix

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Contrast agent

61
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furosemide (Lasix)

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Diuretic

62
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chlorothiazide (Diuril)

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Diuretic

63
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normal saline (NaCl)

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Fluids/Electrolytes

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5% Dextrose in water

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Fluids/Electrolytes

65
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Ringer’s solution

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Fluids/Electrolytes

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Electrolytes: Sodium, Magnesium, Chloride, Bicarbonate

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Fluids/Electrolytes

67
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ibuprofen

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Glucocorticoids/NSAIDs

68
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naproxen

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Glucocorticoids/NSAIDs

69
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Aspirin

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Glucocorticoids/NSAIDs

70
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metformin (Glucophage)

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Hypoglycemics

71
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codeine

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Narcotics/Opioids

72
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fentanyl (Sublimaze)

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Narcotics/Opioids

73
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meperidine (Demerol)

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Narcotics/Opioids

74
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morphine

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Narcotics/Opioids

75
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barbiturates (Phenobarbital Methohexital)

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Sedative

76
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benzodiazepines

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Sedatives

77
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opiate analgesics

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Sedative

78
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nitroglycerin hydralazine (Apresoline)

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Vasodilator

79
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dopamine (Intropin)

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Vasodilator

80
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glucagon

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Hyperglycemic agent (increases blood sugar)

81
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Naloxone important note

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Naloxone is administered if sedation causes respiratory depression or arrest, whether due to drug reactions or illicit drug use/overdose. Naloxone will reverse the respiratory depressant effects of opiates.

Common Medications (3 decks)

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